Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 There is only a handful of restaurants in Varenna for dinner and this one is top of my list. Previous night I ate at different restaurant and it was ok so I didn't have much expectation coming to this but I was wrong. I ordered Grilled octopus, Burrata with tomatoes for appetizer and flat noodles pasta with duck meat for main course. Also ordered house white wine to start. The restaurant filled up quick. They brought cured meat with cheese on the house while I was waiting for the food. The dishes came out not so long after. Octopus was cooked right about of time, it was very tender. I enjoyed the pasta very much. All the dishes tasted so well that I want to order some more but I was full. This is my go to restaurant if I come to Varenna again. Highly recommended

Came here for dinner on Varenna and they did not disappoint. We ordered Caprese con burrata, egg…read moretagliatelle with duck white ragu, and crispy octopus tentacles. All those dishes were delicious with great amount of seasonings. We did not have reservation for dinner but we were the first one there; so the staff gave us a table. Dinner dishes came out quick. Tiny restaurant but good service and ambience was good with family style dinning. Highly recommend those dishes to try if you come to this restaurant on Varenna.

In Varenna, you are paying for the beautiful ambiance of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth,…read morenot the food or service. I am aware of that, but Albergo Del Sole Pizzeria is avoidable. The saltiest pizza I have ever consumed I could not eat half of it. Prices were quite reasonable for a tourist attraction but for good reason: the food was mediocre and you are better taking your money and tastebuds elsewhere.

Food was excellent and service exceptional! Unfortunately, towards the end of our visit, we caught…read moreon to a female server mocking us to her male coworkers. Disappointing to say the least as two women who love to support women. We hope one of your coworkers will pick you girl!!

Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. Make sure you get a reservation! We booked one through…read moreour hotel concierge a month out since we went during peak summer season. Good wines too!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 One of the restaurants that open a little bit early so we have decided to try it out. We got there 10 minutes before and people started coming after us. We got the seat even we didn't have reservations. I ordered risotto with fried perch (minimum 2 orders), lake fish sampler entree, and white wine to pair with fish dishes. Risotto flavor was good but the texture was a bit hard for my taste. It was different from the one I had in Venice. I don't know which one is authentic but I don't really like the texture of this one. Lake fish sampler also great on seasoning but then again some fishes have small bones which I didn't like. So if small bones bother you like me, I suggest don't order this dish. Also order "Miascia" with figs jam and pumpkin ice-cream. Which tasted balance with ice cream and taste of fig jam. Overall experience was ok but it was a bit over priced.

The service is very good. The person serving us quickly took my our order and the drinks were out…read morein less than a minute. They also provide you with complementary breadsticks. The Ambiance is so pretty. The outdoor seating is highly recommended because there is no sun glaring at you and you are sitting in one of the nice, narrow walkways but still have plenty of room. The food was absolutely delicious as-well. Highly recommend this place! Note-Only up to 4 people per table outside.

There are no reservations here. We waited on a line before dinner time to ensure we could get a…read moretable. We were a large group and we had to split up. I didn't get many pictures of the food. I had the steak. They were cut into smaller pieces. It was soft and had flavor. My sons had the lasagna and they said they were great. The loss of a star is because service was very slow.

If I could give Sociale a 10 I most certainly would. From the start there was a warm and welcoming…read morefeeling from our waiter (may have also been the owner?). He patiently answered our questions and helped us in knowing how much to order for our table of 9. The food was perfection from the eggplant Parmesan and osso bucco to the pasta carbonara and the desserts everything was flat out delicious. The ambiance was pure Italian warmth which left us feeling like we home away from home. If I ever get back to Lake Como I will ABSOLUTELY be going back to Sociale! I'll also be telling anyone I know visiting Lake Como to go there as well. This restaurant is well worth a visit....or two, or more!!

Amazing local spot we discovered. Great recommendations and service. Food was great and it was…read morefantastic.

You can't beat the location on the main walkway with a view of the water in Bellagio, however the…read morestaff was not very accommodating. We were seated right on the edge of the patio which was fine until it started raining. We were getting wet so asked to be reseated at one of their open patio tables or even indoors but they refused. Instead they moved our table literally two inches in, which crowded another table and we were still getting rained on. I will say their desserts were plated beautifully and tasted fantastic, so if it weren't for the unhelpful staff, I'd be giving a higher rating.

We stopped in mid day for desert, I would not take a table during meal time for a small order…read more Ordered our food unfortunately it started raining g and we were on the edge of the patio. Getting soaked we asked for a table inside. We were refused and our table was moved two inches. Now I'm sitting on a wet cushion desert arrives it was fin I had a cocktail as well. Total bill €55 a bit high and for the first time in Italy I was pressured for a tip. I know this is a tourist area but sorry poor service wet pants no tip for you.

Seems to be closed?!? We were in town 3 nights and never saw it open. Asked at the restaurant next…read moredoor and they said it is closed.

Tasted terrible .... Portions small, lamb was tough, potatoes were like French fries and clams in…read morespaghetti were small And tasteless .

Fantastic food, fantastic service, and fantastic vibes. I was a bit nervous dining here upon…read morereading some reviews--especially about the lady that runs this place. But this place lived beyond its expectations. We sat outside in their beautiful courtyard, we didn't order a wine pairing, but the sommelier was there to help some people in my group order glasses to pair with their dishes, and the service was fantastic. They also had some of the best bread that I had throughout our 2 weeks in Italy. We ordered the shrimp risotto, the tagliolini, the pigeon, the lobster, and the peach and berry dessert. The shrimp risotto was absolutely fantastic--this is a MUST order. The tagliolini was great, but the olives they used were quite bitter. Nevertheless, my fiancée loved it. The lobster was the same way--delicious. The pigeon was also lovely--reminded me of duck. The highlight was definitely the dessert though. I don't remember the name, but came with a berry sauce, cardamom ice cream, and a fruit medley. For something so seemingly simple, it was delicious, fresh, and the perfect ending to a meal. Overall, I hope I get to return to Lake Como one day so I can eat here again.

DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO MEET THE RUDEST MANAGER!…read more The restaurant itself was cute, and our male server was ok.Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by what I believe was the manager, who was very unwelcoming and came across as rude and dismissive. Shoes not like children. We were a group of four adults and four children (ages 6-14) on our way to the beach. The kids were hungry, and since this was the closest restaurant, we decided to stop in for a quick bite before swimming, planning to have a larger meal afterward. From the moment we arrived, it felt like she was annoyed that we had children with us (Our children knows how to eat in a restaurant, they come from a family of fine dining chefs (their dad) they do not only eat chicken nuggets and fries) before we sat the waiter said we don't have kids food, or maybe that we weren't going to order a full meal. There was a whole menu but was told there's only a few items available. It even gave the impression that she assumed we couldn't afford the restaurant, which was uncomfortable, especially when she stands there and STARE at your table while you dine. What made the experience worse was watching her check on the other tables with a warm, friendly tone while treating us very differently and cold. The contrast was noticeable and made us feel unwelcome. As for the food, we ordered a bottle of water because we had our own personal water bottles and was told we're not allowed to drink it there, we ordered three buttered pasta dishes for the kids (which were actually the best items we had on the menu, ravioli, which was disappointing, and the salted cod. While I understand it's supposed to be salty, both the cod and the red sauce were overwhelmingly salty to the point that it affected the dish. Sadly, because of the poor hospitality, we would not return. Good service should make every guest feel welcome, regardless of whether they're ordering a light meal or a full dinner. Leaving me to NOT RECOMMEND such a rude place. There's lots of other friendlier restaurants and better food.